With the end of the year quickly approaching, make sure to earn and log all the CEUs (Continuing Education Units) needed for your recertification. Need more CEUs? Check out the educational opportunities below! Click here to review what qualifies for continuing education, how and where to enter your CE hours, information about recertification fees, etc.

Inside this Issue: Member Spotlight Webinar: Assessing the Performance of Your Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Program: Discover the Real Impact on Your Bottom Line Webinar: Decoding PayerDenials: Transforming Challenges into Revenue Optimization Opportunities Looking for HIM Consulting or Advice? Use the MSHIMA Facebook Page AHIMA2023 Registration Live Follow Us National News Do Patients Know What …

Live Virtual Event Overview Payer denials are ever increasing on all fronts in both the inpatient and outpatient setting under the guise of medical necessity and clinical validation denials as well as DRG and level of care downgrades. Providers receive denial letters outlining their rationale for the denial, often with generic nonspecific terminology and rationale. Payer …

Live Virtual Event Overview Clinical Documentation Integrity Programs have become ingrained in most hospitals and health systems, designed, and intended to improve reimbursement through the physician query process. Physician queries are the hallmark and fundamentals of the CDI profession, becoming more predominant as CDI programs deploy advanced CDI software utilizing some form of Artificial Intelligence. …

Inside this Issue: Webinar: Assessing the Performance of Your Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Program: Discover the Real Impact on Your Bottom Line Webinar: Decoding Payer Denials – Transforming Challenges into Revenue Optimization Opportunities AHIMA Board Meeting Summary Looking for HIM Consulting or Advice?  Use the MSHIMA Facebook Page AHIMA2023 Registration is Live! Follow Us on LinkedIn …

#AHIMAElection23 is open now through July 24 at 5:00 pm CT. Make your vote count! All professional members of AHIMA are eligible to vote. Don’t delay, vote today!  Choose the leaders who will help ensure tomorrow’s healthcare is more connected, accurate, and innovative than ever before.

Inside this Issue: 2023 Annual Convention President’s Message MSHIMA’s Northeast Council Update Health Information Management Earns No. 5 National Ranking Looking for HIM Consulting or Advise?  Use the MSHIMA Facebook Page CMS Removes COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate AHIMA23 Conference Alert: Early Bird Registration Now Open! Follow Us on LinkedIn Poor Data Hampers Health Equity Efforts Claim Denials …

Join us at the Baltimore Convention Center this October to connect with your community of health information professionals, engage in conversations about the future of healthcare, and learn about trending topics that will have everyone talking. Register now and save up to $120 on your AHIMA23 Conference registration fee. Register with a group of seven or more and each registrant will receive an additional $100 discount. Hurry …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message 2023 MSHIMA Annual Convention – Attendee Registration Is Now Open! Looking for HIM Consulting or Advise?  Use the MSHIMA Facebook Page Don’t Miss the Ship Island Boat Cruise | 2023 MSHIMA Annual Conference Alert: Housing is Now Open for AHIMA23 Conference! M2M Connect – Signup to be Mentored Follow Us on …

Inside this Issue: 2023 MSHIMA Annual Convention – Attendee Registration Is Now Open! Don’t Miss the Ship Island Boat Cruise | 2023 MSHIMA Annual Conference Webinar: CDI Programs – A Foe or Friend, Revenue or Compliance | May 3, 2023 Award Nominations Apply for a MSHIMA Scholarship Alert: Housing is Now Open for AHIMA23 Conference! Follow …

As an eligible voting member of the Mississippi Health Information Management Association (MSHIMA), we invite you to participate in the MSHIMA Board election. The election will run until May 5, 2023. You will be required to enter your AHIMA ID. If you need technical assistance, please email support@knowledgeconnex.com. Click Here To Vote

Book your hotel room now and pay later! Oct. 8 – 10, 2023 Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD If Data Could Talk, What Would it Say? As health information professionals know, health data is much more than it appears. It tells the story of patients and caregivers, of challenges and triumphs. Join us at the …

Inside this Issue: A Message to Those Impacted by Recent Storms President’s Message 2023 MSHIMA Annual Convention – Attendee Registration Is Now Open! 2023 Advocacy Summit Update Itawamba Community College Health Information Technology Program Goes Online MSHIMA Board of Directors Call for Nominations Award Nominations Apply for a MSHIMA Scholarship Follow Us on LinkedIn Apply …

Is Your CDI Program Exposing You to Unnecessary Compliance Risk? Join Glenn Krauss in this webinar where information and key points will be introduced and discussed to allow you to evaluate your CDI program, Coding, and Billing for potential unnecessary compliance risk. Compliance risk associated with possible upcoding and billing as described and explained in …

Thursday, March 23, 2023, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CDT Attention HI Students! Join us to learn about the dynamic collection of resources AHIMA has for Health Information students and discover how you can use them to excel in your career journey. Plus, hear AHIMA staff and student peers discuss careers in health information, certifications, scholarships, building …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Award Nominations Apply for a MSHIMA Scholarship High School Students Experience Real-Life Medical Scenarios in Tupelo, MS Follow Us on LinkedIn Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position with AHIMA AHIMA Advocacy Summit 2023: Empowering People to Impact Health Help Your Students Fuel Up On the Content, Connections and Career Development …

The Mississippi Health Information Management Association (MSHIMA) has issued a call for nominations for its 2023-2024 board of directors. Open board positions include: President-Elect Secretary/Treasurer 1st Year Delegate Northern Liaison Central Liaison Southern Liaison Nominating Committee (3) To nominate yourself or a college, please click on the link below to submit the nomination. The nomination …

Each year, the Mississippi Health Information Management Association (MSHIMA) bestows distinguished members with awards based on their professional accomplishments.  In addition, the association provides scholarships to deserving HIM students based on their academic performance and recommendations from faculty members. Please see the announcements below regarding the open nomination for awards and scholarships. Awards MSHIMA bestows …

Inside this Issue: Follow Us on LinkedIn Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position with AHIMA Help Your Students Fuel Up On the Content, Connections and Career Development Tools That Will Help Them Succeed. Federal Agency Update CMS Proposes Rule to Expand Access to Health Information and Improve the Prior Authorization Process 5 Tips for Improving …

AHIMA is seeking qualified candidates who are passionate about driving the profession forward and making a real impact on the future of Health Information. Learn more about the descriptions, duties, and qualifications for each of these elected positions. All terms begin on January 1, 2024. Applications are due March 31, 2023. Watch this short video from Valerie J.M. …

Virtual Event Overview The Central Region Council of MSHIMA is hosting a webinar for 1.0 hours of AHIMA CEUs on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at noon Central. At this meeting, MSHIMA executive director Ryan Kelly will discuss a 2023 legislative update, and Central district liaison Jonathan Winstead will provide Central Region Council updates along with …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Follow Us on LinkedIn Call for Proposals | 2023 MSHIMA Annual Convention in Gulfport Action Alert – Urge Congress to Repeal Section 510 from the Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill Help Your Students Fuel Up On the Content, Connections and Career Development Tools That Will Help Them Succeed. House Committee Requests Changes …

The Mississippi Health Information Management Association (MSHIMA) has issued a call for proposals for its 2023 Annual Convention in Gulfport, Mississippi on June 15-16, 2022. Sessions may include any topic that demonstrates best practices or methods of advancing the health information management profession or provides professional development of the organization’s members. In-person presentations are preferred, …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Follow Us on LinkedIn MSHIMA Webinar: The Art of Writing Good Query Mississippi Chapter of the Health Information & Management Systems Society Joins Louisiana and Alabama for a Joint Conference AHIMA Needs Your Help to Raise Support for the LINC to Address Social Needs Act! CMS Penalizes 2,273 Hospitals for …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Follow Us on LinkedIn MSHIMA Webinar: The Art of Writing Good Query Mississippi Chapter of the Health Information & Management Systems Society Joins Louisiana and Alabama for a Joint Conference AHIMA Needs Your Help to Raise Support for the LINC to Address Social Needs Act! AMA: 93% of Doctors Now …

Virtual Event Overview This course will explain why a CDI program should promote clear, concise, complete, accurate & compliant documentation. Key Learning Objectives: Improve documentation skills Important CDI rules in coding How to Conduct a physician query Physician query examples and exercises Determine who is responsible for querying physicians & outlining timing restrictions Course Info …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Follow Us on LinkedIn MSHIMA Risk Adjustment Coding Mississippi Chapter of the Health Information & Management Systems Society Joins Louisiana and Alabama for a Joint Conference New CMS Rule Increases Payments for Acute Care Hospitals & Advances Health Equity, Maternal Health Mississippi Division of Medicaid Selects Three Managed Care Contractors: …

Overview Join us for this LHIMA/MSHIMA joint webinar on Risk Adjustment Coding. Who Should Attend? Medical Billers Medical Coders Course Summary  This course is created to help physicians and coders look for ways to improve their documentation, coding accuracy, and productivity. Key Learning Objectives: Discuss risk adjustment coding How to communicate risk adjustment effectively Understand …

Are you a protector of health information and want to show it? The Mississippi Health Information Management Association has re-opened its t-shirt sale for a limited time. You can order one of these exclusive shirts now through September 11th, when the ordering period will close for good. These shirts are part of a fundraiser for our annual …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message RHIA Prep Course Postpone with New Pricing – August 6th and 13th Employee Spotlight MSHIMA Newsletter Submission Link HPSA Designation Withdrawal Postponed Until 2023 CMS Releases 2023 OPPS Proposed Rule: New Payment Rates & Other Changes CMS Releases FAQ for No Surprises Act Implementation, Requirements Register For Our On-Demand Sessions Online …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message RHIA Prep Course – July 9, 2022 2022 Annual Conference Recap MSHIMA Newsletter Submission Link Spotlight Your Achievements With an AHIMA Fellowship Designation Recognize Your Organization’s Accomplishments by Applying for the 2022 Grace Award! Honor Your HI Professionals’ Contributions with the 2022 Triumph Award! Proposed Bill Would Protect Healthcare Workers …

The Mississippi Health Information Management Association awarded three outstanding individuals and one exceptional organization with its 2022 awards at last week’s MSHIMA Annual Convention in Hattiesburg. Award recipients are as follows: Rising Star Award Ellen Springer RHIA, CPC-A Mentor Award Judy Moulder RHIA, CTA, MHS Educator Award Lisa Morton PhD, MLIS, RHIA Champion Award Anderson Regional Medical Center Congratulations …

Spotlight Your Achievements With an AHIMA Fellowship Designation AHIMA is now accepting applications for the AHIMA Fellowship designation. Requirements include a minimum of 10 years of experience in the health information field, 10 years of continuous AHIMA membership, a master’s degree or higher, and evidence of significant and sustained contributions to the field. Fellows may …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message RHIA Prep Course – July 9, 2022 2022 Annual Conference Registration Live Ochsner Health Adopts Nym’s Medical Coding Engine to Enable Revenue Cycle Automation Hospitals May Need Clinical Texting Guidelines AHIMA Responds to OCR RFI What is Release of Information and How is it Changing? Be Sure to “Like” Us …

Inside this Issue: 2022-2023 Board Election Results 2022 Annual Conference Registration Live Patient ID Week Patient ID Now Coalition Disappointed Congress Continues to Include Rider to Stifle Progress on Patient Identification CMS Proposes $1.6B Increase in IPPS Payment Rates for FY23 The Graveyard of Interoperability Initiatives in the Past & How We Can Drive the …

As an eligible voting member of the Mississippi Health Information Management Association (MSHIMA), we invite you to participate in the MSHIMA Board election. The election will run until April 15, 2022. You will be required to enter your AHIMA ID. If you need technical assistance, please email support@knowledgeconnex.com.

The Mississippi Health Information Management Association would like to host a RHIA Prep Course this spring. If you are interested in participating in this course, please take this quick survey so we can plan accordingly.

Inside this Issue: President’s Message 2022 Annual Conference Registration Live Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook Herzing University William Carey Health Information Management Earns No. 5 National Ranking Project US@ Telehealth Boosted Access to Follow-Up Visits for Black Patients Job Board Register For Our On-Demand Sessions Online For more information, click here.

Have you been interested in taking the next step in your career and serving on the Mississippi Health Information Management Association’s (MSHIMA’s) board of directors? If so, now is your time. The call for nominations is now open for several key positions on the MSHIMA board. Open positions include: President-Elect Secretary/Treasurer 1st-year delegate Northern Liaison …

The Northeast Council of MSHIMA will host a webinar for 1.0 hours of AHIMA CEUs on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at noon Central. At this meeting, MSHIMA executive director Ryan Kelly will discuss a 2022 legislative update, and northern district liaison Mallory Pennington will provide an overview of the upcoming MSHIMA Convention, awards and scholarship …

The Mississippi Health Information Management Association annually awards deserving HIM professionals with awards to recognize their accomplishments. These awards are presented during the Annual Convention, which will be held during the in-person Annual Convention in Hattiesburg. The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the following awards: Distinguished Member Award Champion Award e-HIM® Award Education Award Legacy Award …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Save the Date Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook Medicare FFS Claims: 2% Payment Adjustment (Sequestration) Changes Health Information Professionals to Advocate on the Hill for Patients and their Health Information at Annual Advocacy Summit Omicron Surge May Peak in January, Models Predict Job Board Register For Our On-Demand …

Inside this Issue: December 2021 President’s Message Registration Open | Turbo CDI Workshop Save the Date Congratulations to Our Past President How ICD Codes Come to Be Coding Stroke for the IRF-PAI and Claim Form Marrying Public Health with Information Communication Technology (ICT) Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook Register For Our On-Demand Sessions …

MSHIMA presents a two-day workshop titled ‘Turbo CDI Workshop’ on January 26th and 27th (from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST each day), where Dr. Jacob Martin and Glenn Krauss will be utilizing their deep experience and breadth of knowledge in novel approaches to CDI that produce real improvement in physician documentation, sharing with attendees 12 …

We are pleased to open a call for proposals for the 2022 Mississippi Health Information Management Association’s (MSHIMA’s) Annual Convention. The anticipated date of the Convention is June 8-10, 2022, at Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg, MS. The event will be in-person as well as live-streamed statewide and recorded for on-demand download. If you have …

Inside this Issue: Happy Fall Save the Date Jackson-Vicksburg Council Recap Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook CMS Penalizes 2,499 Hospitals for High Readmissions: 5 Things to Know AHIMA, AMIA, EHRA Call for Consensus on Electronic Health Information New Survey Finds 3 In 4 Americans Do Not Leave Their Doctor’s Office on Positive Note …

Join us for our upcoming Jackson-Vicksburg council meeting held virtually on October 28, 2021, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. central time. In this meeting, we’ll discuss council business, continuing education, data trends, local and national data, and more. It’s free to register AND you’ll receive 2.0 hours of continuing education credit. Learn More & Register

Inside this Issue: Save the Date Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook MSHIMA Job Board Register For Our On-Demand Sessions Online New Provider Relief Funds Available – $25.5 Billion HHS Announced 60 Day Grace Period for PRF Reporting Vaccine Mandate for Certified Facilities Urge Congress to Support the Improving Social Determinants of Health Act …

Register for the virtual CCS Bootcamp on September 18, 2021. CCS Bootcamp, part 1 Laura Little, RHIT, CCS 3.0 – Data Structure, Content and Information Governance CCS Bootcamp, part 2 Lorie Mills, RHIT, CCS 3.0 – Data Structure, Content and Information Governance Dates: September 18, 2021 8:00 AM – 2:00PM CST * This event will also …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Save the Date HHS Announces Rule to Protect Consumers from Surprise Medical Bills AHIMA21: Registration is Open for the Award-Winning AHIMA Virtual Conference Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook CMS Proposes Extending Certain Medicare Telehealth Provisions through 2023: 5 Details CMS to Permanently Cover Audio-Only Telemedicine for Mental Health …

Inside this issue: President’s Message Congratulations to Our Newly-Elected 2021-2022 Officers! MSHIMA Award Recipients 2021 Scholarship Recipients Save the Date Successful 2021 Annual Conference Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook Latest FPM Supplement Examines Innovative Care Delivery UnitedHealthcare Delays Controversial ER Policy Following Backlash MSHIMA Job Board MSHIMA Legal Manual Click here to read more!

Inside this issue: President’s Message Save the Date Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook MSHIMA Recognizes HIM Professional National Minority Health Month CMS Adds 24 New Codes for Temporary Telehealth Coverage CMS Proposes Modifications to the Promoting Interoperability Program MSHIMA Job Board MSHIMA Legal Manual Click here to read more!  

The Mississippi Health Information Management Association (MSHIMA) awards exceptional HIM professionals during its annual convention, which will be held June 23 – 25, 2021 in a virtual format. These awards are one of the highlights of our convention, as we get to celebrate the accomplishments of our HIM professionals in Mississippi. Click here to view award categories. If …

The Jackson/Vicksburg Council of the Mississippi Health Information Management Association (MSHIMA) invites you to attend the 2021 UMMC School of Health Related Professionals Alumni Day and Continuing Education event this Friday, March 26, 2021. The event will be held virtually. The event will be worth 6.0 hours of AHIMA CE credit, in addition to a host of …

For HIP week (April 19-23) we would like to highlight new HIM professionals. Please contact Ryan Kelly at mshima@mshima.org with a bio and headshot if you want to be highlighted or if you have someone you want to highlight.

Inside this issue: COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Save the Date! Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook Save the Date: AHIMA21 Virtual Conference Biden Reopens ACA Enrollment for Three Months in Opening Bid to Extend Health Coverage Health Records Challenge Biden Push for COVID Data Sharing Health Experts Misjudged EHR Clinician Burnout at HITECH Act Passage …

Have you been looking to advance your leadership and serve in a MSHIMA volunteer leadership role? If so, now is your chance! Open positions for the 2021 ballot include President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, First Year Delegate, Northern Liaison, Central Liaison, Southern Liaison, and Nominating Committee (3 positions). The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, February 20 2021.   Complete …

Inside this issue: President’s Message Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook Medicare FFS Claims: 2% Payment Adjustment (Sequestration) Suspended Through March Physician Fee Schedule Update The Impact of COVID-19 on Health Information Management Denials Prevention – Look Upstream with a Physician Office Focus There’s an API for That MSHIMA Job Board MSHIMA Legal Manual …

The Mississippi Health Information Management Association is issuing a Call for Proposals for presentations for its 2021 Annual Convention, currently set for June 23-25, 2021 in Jackson, MS. This convention will likely be a hybrid conference (in-person elements with a virtual option) due to distancing requirements and travel constraints related to COVID-19. If you are interested in …

Good afternoon everyone! I know we discussed having the next council meeting in November, but due to scheduling conflicts, we decided the next council meeting will be held on December 8, 2020 from 2-4 pm. This will be a virtual meeting and I will send out the link once that is available. Our speakers will be Stacey Upton, …

The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Health Information Management Education (CAHIIM) has two accreditation councils which have devised a survey to garner feedback on how individuals measure the quality of academic programs. We are interested in feedback from students and alumni of HIM and Health Informatics (HI) programs.  The survey can be found …

The Mississippi Health Information Management Association’s (MSHIMA’s) Jackson/Vicksburg Council is currently searching for a new chair and board. This Council serves the greater Jackson area, including Vicksburg, with local education, networking, and other activities as desired. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the Jackson/Vicksburg Council, contact Michelle Hoover at chelhoover74@gmail.com. Thank you!

As I’m sure many of you are aware, there has been much discussion about various AHIMA topics, including CSA dues rebates, AHIMA finances, publishing of Perspectives in Health Information Management, and the Fellowship application process. Yesterday, on behalf of the AHIMA Board of Directors, I responded to this trail of posts on Engage in both …

Inside this issue: President’s Message Northeast Council Meeting for September VERISMA Offers MSHIMA Free Educational Webinars CMS Offers Comprehensive Support for Louisiana and Texas with Hurricane Laura CMS Issues Medicaid Guidance for States on Implementing Interoperability Rule HHS Extends Application Deadline for Medicaid Providers and Plans to Reopen Portal to Certain Medicare Providers Healthcare Groups …

Hello everyone, This is just a reminder that the next council meeting will be Tuesday, September 15 from 2 – 4 PM in the Auditorium of the Health Science building at ICC-Tupelo. We will be having a coding roundtable to discuss COVID, Telehealth, and some outpatient coding as well. If you can think of any specific questions that you …

Inside this issue: President’s Message Verisma Offers MSHIMA Free Educational Webinars New MSHIMA 2020-21 Officers 2020 AHIMA Election Results COVID Is This Coder’s Undoing William Carey HIM Class of 2020 – First Graduate to Pass RHIA Exam Foster Kelly Amendment Passes House on Voice Vote Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook COVID-19 Public Health …

We have 704 MSHIMA members in the great state of Mississippi. As of today Mississippi has had 22 members vote in the election. This is a very important time for our association, and it is important that our voices be heard. Your vote is your voice! Please take time to cast your ballot and let your voice be heard. …

  The AHIMA Election is now open. Your vote is vital! We encourage you to vote now for the 2021 leaders of the AHIMA Board of Directors, Commission on Certification of Health Informatics and Information Management, and Council for Excellence in Education. Here is a list of the leaders running:     President/Chair-Elect (one open …

Inside this issue: President’s Message MSHIMA Awards Annual Scholarship VERISMA Offers MSHIMA Free Educational Webinars Tips for a Successful Interview Former Graduate Praises Itawamba Community College HIT Program Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook COVID-19 Highlights HIM’s Advanced Care Planning Expertise Mississippi Set to Launch State-Wide Health Information Exchange AHIMA and AHA FAQs: ICD-10-CM …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message CMS Engagement Sessions Surge Advisors Offers Mental Health Toolkit COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal CMS Issues New FAQ on EMTALA, Updates on RHC and FQHC Flexibilities HHS to Delay Rules on Interoperability and Data Blocking Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook MSHIMA Job Board MSHIMA Legal Manual Click here to …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Google Cloud Aims to Boost Health System Interoperability, Data Analytics with API Release: 5 Details CMS Recommendations Released April 19, 2020 in Response to Trump’s ‘Opening Up America Again’ Guidelines New and Expanded Flexibilities for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) During the COVID-19 Public Health …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Upcoming Meetings Scholarship Awards Award Nominations Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook AHIMA Releases: COVID-19- News & Resources CMS Announces Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating in Quality Reporting Programs in Response to COVID-19 HHS Releases Final Interoperability Rules New ICD-10-CM Code Effective April 1, 2020 MSHIMA …

  The Mississippi Health Information Management Association is pleased to offer two upcoming learning opportunities for its members related to the recent COVID-19 outbreak and HIM-related response and understanding. There is no cost to attend either session. Please see below: Addressing COVID-19 Coding Issues  Speaker: Lorie Mills Thursday, March 26, 2020 | 11 a.m. – …

  In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) will expand its coverage of telehealth services throughout the state in alignment with Governor Tate Reeves’ recommendations on leveraging telemedicine to care for patients while limiting unnecessary travel, clinic visits and possible exposure. Effective immediately through April 30, 2020, DOM’s Emergency Telehealth Policy will allow …

Dear Valued Client: LabCorp stands with you on the front lines of the response to COVID-19. As you provide the best possible care for your patients and manage concerns for what this will mean for your family, friends, community, and yourself, we want to provide an update on what LabCorp is doing to support the …

Due to coronavirus precautions, we are canceling SHRP Alumni Day to be held on April 3, 2020. We are looking to reschedule in the future, so please be on the lookout for an update.

Inside this issue: Upcoming Meetings Scholarship Awards Award Nominations Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook Hospitals, Clinics Most Likely to Be Hit with Ransomware Attack Azar: ‘Scare Tactics’ Won’t Stall Interoperability Rules Getting to Know the Many Sides of HIM MSHIMA Job Board MSHIMA Legal Manual Now Available Click here to read the newsletter.

Inside this issue: President’s Message Upcoming Meetings MSHIMA Leadership, Scholarships, and Awards—Nominate Today! Scholarship Awards Award Nominations Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook Apply to Become an AHIMA Fellow New CCS Exam to Launch on May 1, 2020 Report: How to Prepare Your Healthcare Organization for Interoperability Regulations—And More Appeals Court Upholds Risk-adjustment Payments …

Hello everyone! The next Northeast council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from 2-4 pm at ICC-Tupelo, Health Science building in the auditorium on the 1st floor (room 134).  The speaker will be Zechariah Smith, Engineering Project Manager for Integra LifeSciences, a global leader in regenerative technologies, neurosurgery and orthopedics.  We will also …

In this issue: President’s Message Patient ID Congressional Update Upcoming Meeting Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook On-Demand Webinars EHRs in 2019: Still a Source of Frustration, But Getting Better Bit By Bit mHealth Tools Improve Discharge Planning for Patients and Providers What You Need to Know About AHIMA’s 2020-23 Strategy Ex-physician Gains Insight …

It’s that time again to nominate a colleague for one of three opportunities through the Mississippi Health Information Management Association. Board of Directors Have you been looking to advance your leadership and serve in a MSHIMA volunteer leadership role? Now is your chance! Open positions for the 2020 ballot include President-Elect, First Year Delegate, Northern …

The Mississippi Health Information Management Association is issuing a ‘Call for Presentations’ for its 2020 Annual Convention on June 10-12, 2020 at the Hilton Jackson in Jackson, MS. The conference will feature the theme “Forging Greatness” and include both local and national experts in all areas / domains of HIM. Presentations may include topics on …

In this issue: Upcoming Meeting Like us on Facebook On-Demand Webinars Digital Data Explosion Fuels Demand for Healthcare Data Storage CMS Retails 340B, Site Neutral Payment Cuts in Final Hospital Payment Rule As ACA Open Enrollment Starts, Markets Look Stable but Stagnant on Growth CMS Will Pay Hospitals $1.9 Billion in Bonuses for Inpatient Care …

Good morning everyone! I just wanted to give a quick update for the next council meeting on December 10; it will still be at NMMC Tupelo Education Room 21 East from 2-4 pm. The only change will be that Nena Scott and Stacey Upton from TrustHCS will be our speakers and the topic will be …

In this issue: President’s Message Upcoming Meeting Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook On-Demand Webinars CMS Readmissions Penalty Adjustment Reducing The Hit For High Dual-Eligible Hospitals CMS to Collect Information on Prices 340B Hospitals Actually Day For Drugs How Teamwork Fuels Award Winning Health Information Management MSHIMA Job Board MSHIMA Legal Manual Now Available …

In this issue: MSHIMA Representatives Attend AHIMA House of Delegates Tuesday, September 24 is Patient ID Day Upcoming MSHIMA Northeast Council Meeting Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook On-Demand Webinars Keeping Up with Disparate Health Care Access Methods and Demands Tackling ROI Automation for a Large System MSHIMA Job Board MSHIMA Legal Manual Now …

Hello everyone! The next Northeast Council meeting of MSHIMA will be on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 2-4 pm. It will be held at ICC – Tupelo in the Health Science building, the exact room will be determined closer to time; it will either be in the auditorium or one of the Health Information Technology …

Inside this Issue: Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook On-Demand Webinars MSHIMA President Lorie Mills To Attend The ACC Heart House Roundtable on Type 2 Myocardial Infarction Mississippi Cares Plan Offers Medicaid Reform Option FDA Plans To Modernize Tech Regulations, Push Interoperability Rucker: ONC Working On App Privacy with Congress, White House Developing a …

You are invited to join members of the MSHIMA Gulf Coast Council for its upcoming meeting on August 20, 2019 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Hospital Board Room, located at 3109 Bienville Blvd in Ocean Springs. The session is titled, “Payor Automated Downgrades in the Emergency Department: How Insurance Companies are …

We will be having a Northeast Council meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 2-4 pm at NMMC Tupelo – North Education Room 7/8. Stacey Upton, RHIT, CCS will be speaking on the 2019 Second Quarter Coding Clinic updates and patterns and trends in the auditing industry from 2-3 and then we will do a …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook House Votes to Overturn Ban on National Patient Identifier MIPS: 98% of Clinicians Receive Bonuses Navigating Today’s HIM Job Market Seven New Opportunities for a Sustainable Revenue Cycle MIPS Data Validation and Adult for Performance Years 2017 and 2018 Trump Signs Order that …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook Deloitte: Digital Transformation to Upend Healthcare HHS Lowers Maximum Fines Set for HIPPA Violations House Votes to Overturn Ban on National Patient Identifier MIPS: Check Your Preliminary 2019 Eligibility MSHIMA Job Board MSHIMA Legal Manual Now Available Click here to view our latest …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Nominations Open for MSHIMA Awards Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook MSHIMA Annual Meeting HHS Extends Comment Period for Interoperability Rules Securing Our Future – Introducing AHIMA’S New Mission and Vision Statements Death by A Thousand Clicks: Where Electronic Health Records Went Wrong MIPS: Check Your Preliminary 2019 Eligibility …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook MSHIMA Annual Meeting Webinar: Best Practices in Privacy Incident Response and Management Join AHIMA and State Leaders at AHIMA’s Virtual Hill Day AHIMA Searching for Candidates MIPS: Check Your Preliminary 2019 Eligibility MSHIMA Job Board MSHIMA Legal Manual Now Available   Click here …

We are excited to provide an update to you regarding HB 628, a bill supported by the Mississippi Health Information Management Association (MSHIMA) and the Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA) for insurance reform. This bill successfully passed the State House several weeks ago, and it has now passed out of the Senate Insurance Committee, with a …

Hello Everyone! Unfortunately, the meeting set for March 19, 2019 has been cancelled. However, we will be having a meeting in May. If anyone is interested in donating/helping get silent auction items or door prizes for the MSHIMA conference, please contact Ashley Stanford (astanford@monroeregionalhospital.com) or Mallory Pennington (mlpennington@nmhs.net). Thanks, Lauren Lovell, RHIT Secretary for NE …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook MSHIMA Annual Meeting Nominations Open for MSHIMA Board of Directors UMMC SHRP Alumni Annual Meeting and CE Need a refresher course in ICD-10-CM and/or ICD-10-PCS? Hospitals Vary in Publishing CMS Chargemaster Prices HHS, in Partnership with Industry, Releases Voluntary Cybersecurity Practices for the …

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook Need a refresher course in ICD-10-CM and/or ICD-10-PCS? Most hospitals still use mail or fax to exchange data AHIMA Searching for Candidates MSHIMA Job Board MSHIMA Legal Manual Now Available Click here to view our latest Newsletter.

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook Need a refresher course in ICD-10-CM and/or ICD-10-PCS? QRURs and PQRS Feedback Reports: Access Ends December 31 CMS Publishes CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule/QPP Final Rule CMS slashes clinic visit payments, expands 340B cuts MSHIMA Job Board MSHIMA Legal Manual Now Available Click …

As I sit here and think about the many things I have to be thankful for, MSHIMA comes to my mind. As I look back over the many years I have been a part of this amazing organization and cannot help but think of the people that have touched my life. I will save those …